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CHAN: Senegal edge Sudan on penalties to claim bronze in Kampala
Defending champions Senegal secured a measure of consolation at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Friday, edging Sudan 4-2 on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw in regulation time at the Mandela Stadium, Kampala. The Lions of Teranga, who...

3,924 Cases, 30 Deaths Across 47 Countries: Mpox Elimination Still Uncertain As WHO Announces “Global Health Risk”
The situation report by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the multi-country outbreak of Mpox in July showed that all clades of Monkeypox Virus (MPXV) continue to circulate in several countries. Despite its continued effort to eliminate Mpox,...

Mpox cases rise: WHO warns of ongoing global health risk
Daijiworld Media Network - Geneva Geneva, Aug 29: Mpox continues to pose a global health threat, with 47 countries reporting 3,924 confirmed cases, including 30 deaths, in July, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO situation...

Highlights and goals of Sudan 1 (2) - (4) 1 Senegal in African Nations Championship
End of transmission ¡We are leaving! It has been a pleasure to bring you the coverage of the exciting match between Sudan vs Senegal for the third place in the African Nations Championship. We appreciate your company and passion for football. Keep...

Senegal has a school for husbands on how to help their wives
A school for husbands that tackles the cultural attitude of men in African homes... Facebook Screenshot/ThinkBig Calling all husbands, school is in session... Traditionally, women have been responsible for caring for the family and managing the...

Mistrust undermines Ivory Coast's universal healthcare dream
As patients enter a major Abidjan hospital, a large sign informs them that Ivory Coast's universal health insurance will cover some of their medical expenses. But although the healthcare coverage has been available for six years, many Ivorians...

Knowledge and Practice of Nurses on Prevention and Management of Intradialytic Hypotension at Kiruddu and Mulago National Referral Hospitals
Introduction Hemodialysis is a vital treatment for approximately 3 million individuals globally with end-stage kidney disease, significantly enhancing survival and quality of life.1 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects around 844 million people...

Helium Health vs Reliance HMO: Which HealthTech Serves Nigerians Better?
Advertisements It’s 2025 and Nigeria still spends less on health than it does on political campaigns. The government allocates just 4% of GDP to healthcare, a far cry from the 15% recommended by the World Health Organisation. Meanwhile, in rural...

Christopher Nkunku heading for Chelsea exit door as striker set for AC Milan medical
The 27-year-old, who is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge, has been given permission to travel to Italy for a medical as details of the move are finalised. The move to Serie A brings to an end a frustrating two years that followed a £52m...

Health ministers of Africa adopt new regional framework to fight oral diseases
Chronic underfunding for oral health remains one of the biggest hurdles in the region, according to the framework. In 2019, more than 70 per cent of African countries spent less than $1 per capita on oral health, compared with the global average...

Senegal passes law to protect whistleblowers in 'historic moment for democracy'
Senegalese parliamentarians have adopted a law to protect whistleblowers, in order to strengthen transparency in the country – a promise made by the government that came to power in April 2024. Senegal has become the first French-speaking...

Senegalese president looks to reset ties in Paris meeting with French counterpart
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye arrived at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Wednesday where he was welcomed by his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron. The talks over breakfast at the presidential palace came just weeks after France closed...

International Observers Raise Concerns Over Judicial Irregularities In Senegal Rights Advocates Stress Importance For Governance And Investment
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Khadim Ba, a Non-Executive Director at DerMond Oil & Gas LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent legal experts and rights monitors are raising concerns over the ongoing detention and judicial...

Senegal’s ‘Schools for Husbands’ Aim to Shift Gender Roles and Keep Mothers From Dying
Don’t miss out on today’s news Stay informed! Stay empowered! Join our FREE newsletter today! By Mark Banchereau, Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — On a recent evening in Senegal ‘s capital of Dakar, an imam named Ibrahima Diane explained to...
WHO boosts Africa's medicine self-reliance
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has made strides towards developing sustainable self-reliance in the production of medicines on the African continent. These sentiments were shared by Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus, who said that with the...

African leaders call for stronger accountability to improve women, children adolescents’ health
Leaders during the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa (RC75) held in Lusaka on August 27, 2025 / Screengrab. African leaders and partners have called for urgent action and accountability to accelerate progress in the...

Advocating Against the Odds: Festus McKeen’s Fight for Health and Human Rights in Liberia
2019 EXPERT PROGRAMMATIC AND TECHNICAL SUMMIT: From left to right Pepukai CHIKUKWA, then UNAIDS Liberia Country Director/ Wilhelmina Jallah, then Liberia Minister of Health/ Festus Mckeen, then Enda Sante AYP Communication Liason CSIH/WCA...

Decades-old grievances surface as Senegal and France move to reset ties
Senegal’s President Faye arrived in France today to meet with French President Macron as both countries take steps to reset relations, which have faltered on multiple fronts, including military and economic issues. The meeting comes just as France...
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Jackson Jackpot: Bayern move 'agreed' as Chelsea stand to make serious profit
Chelsea stand to potentially make a serious profit on Nicolas Jackson as Bayern Munich agree a deal to sign the Senegalese striker on loan with an option to buy. Chelsea and Bayern Munich have reportedly reached an agreement over a loan deal for...

Nicolas Jackson flying to Bayern Munich to seal huge loan after Euro giants tried to hijack deal for Chelsea outcast
NICOLAS JACKSON has been given permission to travel to Germany today to undergo his Bayern Munich medical before signing a huge loan deal, Sunsport can exclusively reveal. The Senegalese striker had already agreed to personal terms with Bayern...